Google introduced Inline conversation threading for Chat back in September of last year, but it didn't roll it out at that time. Instead, it's finally being implemented now. In a recent announcement, the company stated that it would be improving how conversations are displayed in Spaces using this … [Read more...] about Google Chat takes after Discord and adds inline discussion threads
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Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
To date, Google Meet allows you to host meetings for up to 500 active attendees, but no more, and they all have to be a part of your Workspace organization. This limit is probably due to Google's server capacity for the Meet software or perhaps it's in place because most Workspace users don't or … [Read more...] about Google Meet will open the flood gates later this year with new YouTube live streaming feature
You’ll soon be able to use Google Meet directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides for face-to-face editing
Do you know that little chat box in Google Docs that allows you to collaborate and discuss in real-time with your coworkers what you’re typing out? Do you or have you ever used it? No? Me either. In fact, I often forget it’s there. Instead, I’ll often head over to Discord, Slack, or Google Chat to … [Read more...] about You’ll soon be able to use Google Meet directly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides for face-to-face editing
Zoom reminds everyone it will soon kill off its Chrome app in favor of the shiny, new PWA
During the height of the global pandemic, Zoom dove into deep competition with Google Meet by providing feature parity and free calls during holidays for millions of people. It quickly rose in popularity, and now, anyone you ask will likely be using it for day to day use instead of Meet. Sure, this … [Read more...] about Zoom reminds everyone it will soon kill off its Chrome app in favor of the shiny, new PWA
Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
Anyone who has used the popular appointment booking service Calendly will know that it's extremely useful in helping them fit others into their busy schedules by creating preset times when they are available. Potential clients can then choose from these pre-determined times and slot themselves into … [Read more...] about Google Calendar is introducing Calendly-style appointment scheduling
Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
A new update to Google Spaces is allowing you or anyone in your organization to share a space via a simple link...sort of. More specifically, you can create spaces that are shareable, and anyone inside of your organization can join with that link (everyone outside of your company will still be … [Read more...] about Google Spaces are now less restrictive and more discoverable within your organization…sort of
The long-awaited Chrome OS Projector tool is now in the Dev channel
We are quickly approaching the release of Chrome OS 100. With this fast-approaching epoch of Chrome and the Chrome operating system, we have high expectations that a laundry list of new features should follow not long after. Google just announced the launch of Steam Alpha on Chrome OS which, in a … [Read more...] about The long-awaited Chrome OS Projector tool is now in the Dev channel
New Google Classroom features include some advanced “Google magic”
Today Google is announcing “practice sets,” a new feature for students and teachers who are using Google Classroom. Practice sets will make it easier for teachers to create and grade practice activities and reduce learner frustration by providing just-in-time support for students. Google … [Read more...] about New Google Classroom features include some advanced “Google magic”
Your boss can now view your Google Meet bandwidth so they know your internet really is crap
A new tool for Workspace admins (i.e. your boss or superior, depending on your work structure) will now allow them to view your bandwidth quality and usage during Meet calls within the organization. This means that all of those times when your call dropped and you swore up and down that your … [Read more...] about Your boss can now view your Google Meet bandwidth so they know your internet really is crap
Make sure that you don’t fall for this official-looking Google Forms phishing scam
Over the past few days, we've noticed an uptick in the number of fake emails in our inbox, but specifically from individuals attempting to impersonate Google. While this is nothing new, and people have been creating phishing scams for years now, one favorite method hackers have taken to like water … [Read more...] about Make sure that you don’t fall for this official-looking Google Forms phishing scam
How to autocomplete a series or a list of numbers, dates, and formulas in Google Sheets
Google Sheets has come a long way over the years. At launch, it lacked many features that statisticians and spreadsheet users came to expect based on decades of Microsoft Excel use. While it's not even close to Microsoft's offering, even today, depending on who you ask or how fancy they need to get … [Read more...] about How to autocomplete a series or a list of numbers, dates, and formulas in Google Sheets
Google Docs adds new Smart Canvas features including Summaries and Pageless formatting
Google's "Smart Canvas" update for Docs, Sheets, and Slides provided a much-needed boost to collaborative flexibility and tools in the company's ecosystem last year, and it's still reimagining what it looks like to work together with others in a more efficient, interconnected, and rich way to this … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds new Smart Canvas features including Summaries and Pageless formatting
